“Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1 AMP Proverbs 11 opens with an unusual statement, “whoever loves instruction and...
“The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise captures and wins souls [for God–he gathers them for eternity].” Proverbs 11:30...
“He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.” Proverbs 11:27 AMP There is a consistent theme throughout...
“There is the one who [generously] scatters [abroad], and yet increases all the more; And there is the one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only...
“The desire of the righteous brings only good, but the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.” Proverbs 11:23 AMP Today we see the two divergent directions...
“The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the LORD, But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight! 21Assuredly, the evil man will...
“The wicked man earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying]. 19He...
“The merciful and generous man benefits his own soul [for his behavior returns to bless him], But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.” Proverbs 11:17 AMP In...
“When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.11By the blessing [of the influence] of...